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'I'll take it': Australia's John Millman shocks Roger Federer with US Open win
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'I'll take it': Australia's John Millman shocks Roger Federer with US Open win

The 55th ranked player in the world showed plenty of heart to claim the shock victory in four sets. 

  • by Jamie Berry

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I fear for the banks' much anticipated next move

I fear for the banks' much anticipated next move

Australia's big banks have graduated to much worse than exploiting their customers’ loyalty and inertia. 

  • by Ross Gittins
'Are you going to stalk us now?' Turnbull angry in NY

'Are you going to stalk us now?' Turnbull angry in NY

If the Turnbulls thought they could escape the media glare in New York, they were wrong.

  • by Matthew Knott
'Heartbreaking': Taronga Zoo mourns loss of young Tukta
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'Heartbreaking': Taronga Zoo mourns loss of young Tukta

The eight-year-old female was the third calf born under the zoo's Australasian regional breeding program. 

  • by Jenny Noyes
Aussie teen drowns in Bali after suspected pool seizure
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Aussie teen drowns in Bali after suspected pool seizure

Kristen Mace has been remembered as a "loyal and caring friend, sister and daughter" after her death in Bali.

  • by Simone Fox Koob
Westpac hit with record fines over home loan breaches

Westpac hit with record fines over home loan breaches

Westpac has agreed to pay a record civil penalty for failing to properly assess customers' ability to afford home loans.

  • by Clancy Yeates
The blatant, in-your-face scam that's catching us all

The blatant, in-your-face scam that's catching us all

Ever travel? Then you'd be a victim of the scam so bold, so in your face, that you just have to stand back and whistle.

  • by John Birmingham
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Trump is checking out of Asia. This should be Plan B

One of Australia's neighbours has the potential to be far more important to us "than we have ever conceived".

Peter Hartcher
    Peter Hartcher

    Bring back these Aussie sayings. They're fresh, brilliant and ours

    Have a gander at ’em! Use them. Because so many of them are largely forgotten.

    Peter FitzSimons
      Peter FitzSimons

      I moved back home at 38, and this is how I am coping

      I could easily have viewed retreating to the nest as a failure. But I am choosing something else.

      Melissa Singer
        Melissa Singer
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        Politics

        'Anything but routine': Peter Dutton granted just 14 tourist visas to people in detention

        'Anything but routine': Peter Dutton granted just 14 tourist visas to people in detention

        The Home Affairs Minister has said he received 9000 requests for intervention during that time from MPs and senators alone.

        • by Michael Koziol

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        Sydney's best and worst regions for auctions in August

        Sydney's best and worst regions for auctions in August

        Just one in two properties listed for auction in Sydney managed to sell under the hammer, but some areas are bucking the trend.

        • by Tawar Razaghi
        Reserve Bank hold rates: 3 economic developments that explain the decision

        Reserve Bank hold rates: 3 economic developments that explain the decision

        Low inflation, weak wage growth and rising mortgage rates underpinned the decision to keep the cash rate on hold at a record low at Tuesday's meeting.

        • by Trent Wiltshire

        Business

        'This must change': APRA demands pay 'consequences' for bankers

        'This must change': APRA demands pay 'consequences' for bankers

        The banking regulator is demanding senior bank executives feel a sting in their pay packets when scandals occur on their watch.

        • by Clancy Yeates
        US markets were closed overnight, so the ASX will be looking for direction.

        Markets Live: RBA makes dollar jump

        • by Lucy Battersby

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        Entertainment

        Censorship: Seven hits back at watchdog ruling

        Censorship: Seven hits back at watchdog ruling

        ACMA found a segment on Aboriginal adoption was factually inaccurate and that it incited contempt.

        • by Broede Carmody & Jennifer Duke
        Royal Academy nudes to reach gender parity as art world grapples equality

        Royal Academy nudes to reach gender parity as art world grapples equality

        Britain's Royal Academy is to ensure its next exhibition of nudes has an equal gender split of naked men and women, as it navigates the post-Me Too era.

        • by Hannah Furness

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        Smarter living

        Nike celebrates 35 years of its greatest running shoe

        Nike celebrates 35 years of its greatest running shoe

        The iconic Air Pegasus shoe, first appearing in 1983, has lasted the test of time.

        • by Laura Hill
        Furbo Dog Camera review: remote doggy daycare

        Furbo Dog Camera review: remote doggy daycare

        Keep tabs on your pooch via camera, talk to him, get alerts when he barks and even toss some of his favourite treats.

        • by Peter Wells

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        Sport

        Aussie Millman knocks Federer out of US Open
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        Aussie Millman knocks Federer out of US Open

        Australian John Millman has shown plenty of heart in his fourth-round US Open match against world No.2 Roger Federer, winning in four sets.

        • by Jamie Berry
        Here we go again: Smith wrestles with the elephant in the room
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        Here we go again: Smith wrestles with the elephant in the room

        The Storm captain was stunned when told Souths counterpart Sam Burgess complained about their wrestling techniques the last time the sides met.

        • by Andrew Webster

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